Muffuletta Recipe
Make Muffuletta Recipe in just 1h 30m. Get the full recipe with step-by-step instructions at pekinthechef.com.
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Ingredients
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For the Olive Salad
For the Sandwich
Method
Make the Olive Salad
- 1
Combine Ingredients
In a medium bowl, combine the Kalamata olives, green olives, roasted red peppers, capers, minced garlic, fresh parsley, and dried oregano.
- 2
Add Olive Oil
Pour in the olive oil and mix well until all ingredients are evenly coated.
- 3
Chill the Salad
Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes, allowing the flavors to meld.
Assemble the Sandwich
- 4
Prepare the Bread
Slice the round loaf of bread in half horizontally, creating a top and bottom half.
- 5
Layer the Meats and Cheese
On the bottom half of the bread, layer the salami, ham, mortadella, provolone cheese, and mozzarella cheese.
- 6
Add Olive Salad
Spread a generous amount of the prepared olive salad over the layered meats and cheese.
- 7
Close the Sandwich
Place the top half of the bread over the filling and press down gently.
- 8
Wrap and Weigh Down
Wrap the sandwich tightly in plastic wrap and place a heavy object on top to compress the sandwich. Let it sit for at least 1 hour or up to overnight in the refrigerator.
- 9
Slice and Serve
Once the sandwich is compressed, unwrap, slice into wedges, and serve.